Aqaba

Aqaba is Jordan’s only coastal city. Surrounded by mountains to the North and the Red Sea to the South, Aqaba has a unique micro climate that makes it a perfect holiday destination all year round, together with a long list of activities and attractions there is something for every sort of traveller.

Aqaba is famous for all types of water sports, para-sailing, jet skis, banana boats, water skiing and windsurfing. with the water temperatures ranges from 26ºC in the summer to 20ºC in the winter it’s never too cold too get wet!

The most popular sport in Aqaba is Scuba diving, there are many dive centres offering guided dives, courses, and try dive experiences for first time divers, giving visitors a chance to discover the beautiful coral reefs of the Aqaba Marine Park. For diving services Above and Below work with our sister company SeaStar Water Sports

If you don’t want to get wet you can still enjoy the coral on one of the many glass bottom boats, or take a red sea cruise and enjoy a meal on board. We can also offer a sport fishing cruise out into the middle of the gulf of Aqaba.

Away from the sea, Aqaba is filled with history, such as what is believed to be the worlds oldest church dating back to 3rd century AD and the ruins of the ancient Islamic city of Ayla. There is also the Mamluk fort or Aqaba Castle and the Aqaba Archaeological museum. Just next to the museum is the Arab Revolt Plaza where the Arab revolt flag flies high above the city on a 137 m high pole!

Visit the souk to purchase some local products from gold and silver jewellery to handicrafts, clothes and perfume. There is also a fantastic food market where you will find fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts and spices. If you would like to get a unique local culture experience why not try one of our handicraft classes with a group of local artisans or a cooking class in a Jordanian family home.

There are many restaurants where you can try the local cuisine as well as international dishes. Aqaba is well known for its seafood -make sure you try the Sayyadia. After dinner relax in one of the street cafes and enjoy an arguileh and a Turkish coffee or a fresh fruit cocktail.

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Jordan and I wanted to thank you so much,
We had an amazing time. We are grateful that you introduced to Jordan and encouraged us to stay in Jordan for two nights. The diving was incredible in Jordan and sea star dive center and especially Jason our dive guide was incredible. Jason made our experience in Jordan one that we will never forget.
Thank you,

Jordan is an amazing country, and the Jordanians are very friendly people. We have used Above and Below Adventures several times while touring in Jordan. Good service, very reliable. Our driver this time (Faris) was excellent. I would definitely recommend them to others. However, I have 2 complaints with the service this time. The jeep tour in Wadi Rum was not up to quality with the previous times. Are you using a different agency? Our driver (not Faris) spoke no English and since ther…

Margie PeereboomUS

We had an amazing time. Everything was excellent: hotel diving transportation.

Israel

I would like to thank you and Youssef or ( Joseph) for Help me to visit Petra. It was a great and nice trip. I want to visit Jordan again. It’s a Beautiful country, the Jordan people are very helpful and cheerful. Youssef is a great friend. He explained me about Petra, Jordan, culture, customs, religion. I would like to ask you, If possible, send me the full address of Youssef. I want to send to him a gift, present from Brazil.

Thank you,

Rondineli SilvaBrazil

The staff was extremely prompt and detailed in their communications pre-trip. When we arrived, they were warm and welcoming. My travel companion and I went from no plans days before our trip to a jam-packed, fun-filled, five days in Jordan thanks to Above and Below

KrystelCA

We were very pleased with our recent trip to Wadi Rum and Petra. Ziad was an outstanding guide! The tour through Wadi Rum was the best that we have had so far: informational, yet we were given time to just take in the magic of the surroundings. I think it was the highlight of our friend’s trip to Israel / Jordan. And Petra was amazing as always. Although this was my 6th trip to Petra, Ziad managed to show us perspectives / scenery that I had not seen before.
Nice to see the driver (…

Margie PeereboomIsrael/USA

Hi Sameh, we are very grateful for your servicies.We are going to recommend to all the people we know and we will put our good opinion about you on several sites in internet like viajeros.com and tripadvisors.
Thank you for all and principaly for let us sleep when came from Petra to Aqaba.

Cesar & MariaSpain

Dear Moufid,Thank you and Suzanne so much for all the arrangements. Send my best regards to our guide Muhammad as well. All of you made my first trip to Jordan a great experience. I do hope to come and visit Jordan again someday. Until then i wish you all the best.Cheers,Nadav.

Nadav ZiniukIsrael

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